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Led by a "sanctioned and convicted criminal fraudster," and a state-owned Russian bank tied to the military, the A7 shadow network has helped Russian entities evade sanctions since 2024.

The latest strike follows other attacks on the Southern Bridge on Oct. 1, where two Russian drones hit near the bridge's supports. This was the first time Russian drones have targeted one of the capital's bridges.

The Kyiv Independent’s new Companion Collection 🐾 brings together matching items for people and their pets while supporting animals rescued from Ukraine’s front-line communities.

Asked what the missile struck, Zelensky's communications advisor told the Kyiv Independent: "We're not telling."

Redvanovich, who was 25 years old, served as the commander of the "Ghost of Kyiv" 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade.

Russian-Israeli military journalist Sergey Auslender said on Oct. 1, citing his own source and noting that the information required further verification, that there had been an assassination attempt against Denys Shtilierman near Kyiv.

The strike, which occurred at around 6:18 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, sparked a fire that was quickly extinguished. No one was injured in the attack, according to a statement.

The September figure surpassed previous summer highs of 42,860 in July and 42,020 in August.

The 60-year-old Farion was a prolific figure in Ukraine who devoted her life to popularizing and defending the Ukrainian language and culture. She was shot in the head near her home on July 19, 2024.

The attack took place at around 11:30 a.m. local time, as cars and a metro train continued to cross the bridge.

"Thank you to all our defenders who are working to return Russia's sick war to where it came from," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram.